In Person Therapists in Ballard, Seattle, WA
Maybe you know exactly what you’re looking for in a therapist, or maybe this search is an overwhelming experience. Either way, reaching out for a consultation is a great place to start. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating grief, anxiety, life transitions, relational conflict, and the impact of trauma.
Maybe you know exactly what you’re looking for in a therapist, or maybe this search is an overwhelming experience. Either way, reaching out for a consultation is a great place to start. I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating grief, anxiety, life transitions, relational conflict, and the impact of trauma.
This first step is hard. I see you. I specialize in working with trauma and relational ruptures throughout the lifetime - this may be a single incident trauma, developmental or attachment trauma, trust violations, communication, intimacy, or emotional overwhelm. I support those who are poly, ENM, kinky, queer, trans, living with HIV, and those who do consensual sex work.
This first step is hard. I see you. I specialize in working with trauma and relational ruptures throughout the lifetime - this may be a single incident trauma, developmental or attachment trauma, trust violations, communication, intimacy, or emotional overwhelm. I support those who are poly, ENM, kinky, queer, trans, living with HIV, and those who do consensual sex work.
My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.
My passion lies in supporting people to learn the skills necessary to live their best life at every stage. There are times in life when a professional perspective is needed, and my goal is to provide for psychosocial and emotional healing, helping to navigate difficult circumstances and provide for a supportive environment where each individual can achieve growth and fulfillment on their terms.
I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. Aqssa values Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Existential Therapy, integrated with evidence-based best practice, to create balance and integration in her clients. She believes in guiding the client to their true path and allowing them to know their own power and intuition.
I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. Aqssa values Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Existential Therapy, integrated with evidence-based best practice, to create balance and integration in her clients. She believes in guiding the client to their true path and allowing them to know their own power and intuition.
Experience deeper healing with individual therapy that goes beyond the surface, uncovering the root causes of your struggles by exploring how your past shapes your present. Together, we’ll examine patterns that might feel familiar yet frustrating—like why certain relationships seem to repeat or self-defeating ways that you manage life’s challenges. We accomplish this by, not only better understanding the relationships and behaviors that make up your life, but by using the therapeutic relationship itself asa powerful tool for transformation, showing you new ways to connect and thrive in your life outside the therapy room.
Experience deeper healing with individual therapy that goes beyond the surface, uncovering the root causes of your struggles by exploring how your past shapes your present. Together, we’ll examine patterns that might feel familiar yet frustrating—like why certain relationships seem to repeat or self-defeating ways that you manage life’s challenges. We accomplish this by, not only better understanding the relationships and behaviors that make up your life, but by using the therapeutic relationship itself asa powerful tool for transformation, showing you new ways to connect and thrive in your life outside the therapy room.
My passion lies in working with both youth and adults alike and believe that counseling offers an opportunity to reflect on the current challenges that you may be experiencing in life, and working together with you on moving forward. In particular I have a heart and passion for working with youth and young adults of color. I believe that racial identity is linked to every aspect of daily lives for people of color and often leads to ongoing symptoms of stress and anxiety. I love working with individuals of all races and ethnicities, including folks who identify as children of immigrants.
My passion lies in working with both youth and adults alike and believe that counseling offers an opportunity to reflect on the current challenges that you may be experiencing in life, and working together with you on moving forward. In particular I have a heart and passion for working with youth and young adults of color. I believe that racial identity is linked to every aspect of daily lives for people of color and often leads to ongoing symptoms of stress and anxiety. I love working with individuals of all races and ethnicities, including folks who identify as children of immigrants.
Maricor Coquia
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
You’re an over-giver, over-achiever, and over-thinker. This pattern leaves you exhausted and lonely. You may doubt yourself or constantly worry about the future. You fear disappointing others, and feel deeply disappointed in yourself. You desire the confidence to trust your intuition to make decisions so that you to wake up each morning with a sense of purpose and value. You desire to make a significant impact on others and to enjoy deep, enriching relationships.
You’re an over-giver, over-achiever, and over-thinker. This pattern leaves you exhausted and lonely. You may doubt yourself or constantly worry about the future. You fear disappointing others, and feel deeply disappointed in yourself. You desire the confidence to trust your intuition to make decisions so that you to wake up each morning with a sense of purpose and value. You desire to make a significant impact on others and to enjoy deep, enriching relationships.
Chris Wilcynski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
Therapy to me is a process of discovery and rediscovery, reworking patterns of behavior, or beginning to change thoughts or beliefs that are no longer relevant or useful for our current self and life. It's engaging thoughtfully in your life, taking an active role in your relationship with yourself and others, and fostering the type of self and change that you desire. My role in your process lies around engaging in thoughtful discovery, working through challenges and resistance that comes inherently with the onset of change.
Therapy to me is a process of discovery and rediscovery, reworking patterns of behavior, or beginning to change thoughts or beliefs that are no longer relevant or useful for our current self and life. It's engaging thoughtfully in your life, taking an active role in your relationship with yourself and others, and fostering the type of self and change that you desire. My role in your process lies around engaging in thoughtful discovery, working through challenges and resistance that comes inherently with the onset of change.
The human condition is a complex one. Life’s complexities can create barriers from living to our fullest potential. Many of us encounter struggles with inner anxieties, self-criticism, avoidance, or fears of failure. We judge who we are based on how we are perceived by others, neglecting what we value within ourselves. In moments, we may feel like we have to hide parts of ourselves from others or busy ourselves to divert our attention from the challenges that life continually throws at our feet.
The human condition is a complex one. Life’s complexities can create barriers from living to our fullest potential. Many of us encounter struggles with inner anxieties, self-criticism, avoidance, or fears of failure. We judge who we are based on how we are perceived by others, neglecting what we value within ourselves. In moments, we may feel like we have to hide parts of ourselves from others or busy ourselves to divert our attention from the challenges that life continually throws at our feet.
Soren Kounts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
Waitlist for new clients
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making meaningful change in your life and recognize the courage it takes to do so. I have helped clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, hopelessness, difficult relationships, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is to begin with the issues, concerns and feelings that have motivated you to seek help. I want to allow you to move through therapy at a desirable pace, and when it is helpful, I am here to provide reflections, feedback and coping techniques along the way.
I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards making meaningful change in your life and recognize the courage it takes to do so. I have helped clients who are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, hopelessness, difficult relationships, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is to begin with the issues, concerns and feelings that have motivated you to seek help. I want to allow you to move through therapy at a desirable pace, and when it is helpful, I am here to provide reflections, feedback and coping techniques along the way.
One Month Rapid Relief Counseling Program: Special Election Cycle Offer! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression during these turbulent times? The lead-up to the presidential election and inauguration can be an emotionally intense period, and it's crucial to take care of your mental well-being. That's why I’m excited to offer a special one-month Rapid Relief Counseling Program designed to help you find relief from anxiety and/or depression - fast! Reduced rates and Rapid Relief Program only available until Inauguration Day! See my website for details: GlobalShoresCounseling.com
One Month Rapid Relief Counseling Program: Special Election Cycle Offer! Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression during these turbulent times? The lead-up to the presidential election and inauguration can be an emotionally intense period, and it's crucial to take care of your mental well-being. That's why I’m excited to offer a special one-month Rapid Relief Counseling Program designed to help you find relief from anxiety and/or depression - fast! Reduced rates and Rapid Relief Program only available until Inauguration Day! See my website for details: GlobalShoresCounseling.com
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Relational in nature, my approach to therapy is rooted in witness and connection. I believe that healing is the result of being truly seen by a compassionate other. In our time together, you can expect me to set all judgements aside in order to create space for your unique complexities to unfold. In this opened clearing, we will do the work of therapeutic integration so you can rediscover that sense of wholeness that was always there even when obscured.
Relational in nature, my approach to therapy is rooted in witness and connection. I believe that healing is the result of being truly seen by a compassionate other. In our time together, you can expect me to set all judgements aside in order to create space for your unique complexities to unfold. In this opened clearing, we will do the work of therapeutic integration so you can rediscover that sense of wholeness that was always there even when obscured.
Jessica Rubinstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
You deserve happiness. Your relationship to yourself, your partners, your friends and family, and to your children is what brings you feelings of happiness, hopelessness, frustration, and many other emotions that can become too exhausting to take on by yourself. You do not have to take this all on alone. I recognize the unique challenges of each individual and system and seek to integrate emotions, thoughts, and actions to enable fuller, happier lives.
You deserve happiness. Your relationship to yourself, your partners, your friends and family, and to your children is what brings you feelings of happiness, hopelessness, frustration, and many other emotions that can become too exhausting to take on by yourself. You do not have to take this all on alone. I recognize the unique challenges of each individual and system and seek to integrate emotions, thoughts, and actions to enable fuller, happier lives.
Susan Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
I am a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, individual adults, children, and adolescents out of my office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Your comfort level with and relationship to your therapist is a primary factor in the success of your therapy, so after you've had a chance to review my information, I invite you to give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit.
I am a licensed couples and family therapist and have worked in private practice and agency settings for more than 15 years. I provide therapeutic support to couples, families, individual adults, children, and adolescents out of my office in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Your comfort level with and relationship to your therapist is a primary factor in the success of your therapy, so after you've had a chance to review my information, I invite you to give me a call to see if we'd be a good fit.
Do you find yourself lashing out, making poor decisions, losing hope and confidence? Is it affecting your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you do, you just can't get it right. Would you like to figure out what's getting in your way? Together, I can help you find what is at the core of your struggles, so instead of wishing for change and relief you can begin a new path of meaningful change. As we get to know each other, we will build a picture of old patterns that keep you stuck. Then we'll figure out where you want to be instead and build a path with intuitive strategies, self-compassion, and confidence.
Do you find yourself lashing out, making poor decisions, losing hope and confidence? Is it affecting your relationships? Maybe it feels like no matter what you do, you just can't get it right. Would you like to figure out what's getting in your way? Together, I can help you find what is at the core of your struggles, so instead of wishing for change and relief you can begin a new path of meaningful change. As we get to know each other, we will build a picture of old patterns that keep you stuck. Then we'll figure out where you want to be instead and build a path with intuitive strategies, self-compassion, and confidence.
I work with older adults (65+), adults, and teens (17+), and I treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and a broad range of adjustment and general life issues. While I take an integrative approach to therapy based on the needs of the individual, my passion lies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my primary treatment modality. In addition to my role as a clinician, I also serve as a Clinical Director (Seattle area) for LifeStance, helping to maintain quality of care and foster a strong clinical milieu via recruitment, retention, consultation, and culture.
I work with older adults (65+), adults, and teens (17+), and I treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, and a broad range of adjustment and general life issues. While I take an integrative approach to therapy based on the needs of the individual, my passion lies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, my primary treatment modality. In addition to my role as a clinician, I also serve as a Clinical Director (Seattle area) for LifeStance, helping to maintain quality of care and foster a strong clinical milieu via recruitment, retention, consultation, and culture.
Dr. Lindsy Crane-Martens
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
As a specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology, I most often work closely with patients who are managing complex social and medical situations. I build trust and connect with patients about their concerns, fears, and hopes. Most clients are striving to feel more connected to their community and building meaning in their lives. We can all improve in these areas and the science of psychology offers wonderful tools to accomplish these goals. I believe strongly in the power of human resilience in the face of adversity.
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
You are trying so hard but it never seem good enough; You are exhausted but can’t seem to rest; You’ve tried to find peace but you can’t seem to quiet your mind; You feel like you are always letting someone down; You catch yourself asking “what is the point”. You want to feel at ease with yourself; You want to feel enough without having to be perfect; You want to feel connected with your loved ones; You want to feel in control of your life; You want to feel present in important moments; You want to find joy and passion once again.
Working with the thoughts and feelings you're holding on the inside really can help loosen their grip on you. I help people manage things like stress, anxiety, depression, ferocious inner critics and the effects of trauma-- whether recent or experienced earlier in life. We'll focus on finding you some symptom relief in addition to deeper understanding and healing in an open, accepting place for self-exploration and growth.
Working with the thoughts and feelings you're holding on the inside really can help loosen their grip on you. I help people manage things like stress, anxiety, depression, ferocious inner critics and the effects of trauma-- whether recent or experienced earlier in life. We'll focus on finding you some symptom relief in addition to deeper understanding and healing in an open, accepting place for self-exploration and growth.
